[There's a small silence after Astarion speaks. Vox Machina shared their histories in quiet moments when they trusted Taryon, and conversely, he only shared the details of his father's treatment when he was at his lowest. He has heard that vampire thralls are typically converted unwillingly, and seeing that Astarion was happily free of his master means that he wasn't turned as part of a plot for power. The details weren't worth asking when they barely knew each other.
His hand pets lower, and he senses some of the ridges on Astarion's back. Though he doesn't understand Infernal, he can recognize the alphabet, especially after their research on the Nine Hells. This is also something that he doesn't know much about.]
Alright. [He angles his head against the sofa arm to look at Astarion directly. His neck will complain afterward, but this is something he must pay attention to.] I'll listen.
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His hand pets lower, and he senses some of the ridges on Astarion's back. Though he doesn't understand Infernal, he can recognize the alphabet, especially after their research on the Nine Hells. This is also something that he doesn't know much about.]
Alright. [He angles his head against the sofa arm to look at Astarion directly. His neck will complain afterward, but this is something he must pay attention to.] I'll listen.